Carolyn Ann

Reel

Carolyn Ann (Mayes) Reel, age 77 of Dayton, passed away at Life Care of Rhea County on Thursday, November 12, 2026. She was born in Chattanooga on January 28, 1949, the daughter of the late Luther and Deanie (Jones) Mayes. She was also preceded by her husband, Billy Ramey, Sr.; her daughter, Tammy Ramey; and her sister, Jodie Pack.

A resident of Dayton since October 2026, she previously spent many years living in Benton and Birchwood. Her joys included music, exercise, crossword puzzles, Bible stories, and long phone calls with her friends.

She is survived by her two sons, Ronnie (Sheree) Ramey of Benton and Billy D. Ramey, Jr. of Birchwood; her brother, Vann (Camile) Hall of Hixson; her sister, Gail Davenport of Red Bank; and her seven grandchildren, and 23 great-grandchildren.

Carolyn will be laid to rest at Our Father’s Resting Place in Dayton.

Please share your memories and photos of Carolyn on her online guest register at www.vanderwallfh.com.

The family is being cared for by Vanderwall Funeral Home in Dayton, Tennessee.